Look For The Silver Lining
Etta Jones Lyrics


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I look for the silver lining
Whenever clouds appear in the blue
Remember somewhere the sun is shining
And so the right thing for you to do is make it shine for you

A heart full of joy and gladness
Will always banish sadness and strife
So always look for the silver lining
And try to find the sunny side of life

A heart full of joy and gladness
Will always banish sadness and strife




So always look for the silver lining
And try to find the sunny side of life

Overall Meaning

Etta Jones's song Look For The Silver Lining is a song about hope and optimism. The lyrics suggest that whenever things in life seem bleak, we should always look for the silver lining, or the positive aspect of the situation. While clouds may appear in the sky, the sun is always shining somewhere, and so we should strive to make it shine for ourselves. The song speaks to the idea that a heart full of joy and gladness will always banish sadness and strife. It encourages listeners to always try to find the sunny side of life and to stay positive even in difficult times.


The song was written by Jerome Kern and Buddy DeSylva in 1919 and has since become a popular jazz standard. It has been performed by numerous artists over the years, including Judy Garland, Chet Baker, and Tony Bennett. The song was originally written for a Broadway musical called "Sally," and was later featured in the 1929 film "Sally."


Line by Line Meaning

I look for the silver lining
I search for something positive in every situation


Whenever clouds appear in the blue
Even when things seem dark and gloomy


Remember somewhere the sun is shining
There is always something good happening somewhere


And so the right thing for you to do is make it shine for you
Choose to focus on the positive and make it work in your favor


A heart full of joy and gladness
When you have a happy heart


Will always banish sadness and strife
Your troubles and worries will disappear


So always look for the silver lining
Choose to focus on the positive in every situation


And try to find the sunny side of life
Be optimistic and positive in your outlook of life




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